Jobs at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

The SECURITY OFFICER will be responsible for

• Providing security advisory to staff across the entire GF NAHI Grant implementation states to minimize staff exposure to security risk and mitigate any harm to staff or program property.
• He/she will develop and implement security management plan and security protocols for AHNi state offices, conduct regular security risk assessments in line with minimum operation requirements, conduct regular safety audits of all AHNi premises and recommend measures that would reduce risk, focusing on prevention and deterrence, ensure that Security Guards at all AHNi premises have undergone basic safety and security trainings and maintain clear records on the same. In consultation with the Admin Manager/SFAO/SPO, he/she will ensure that safety features are installed in all AHNi premises, conduct safety and security trainings to all new staff before deployment to filed locations.
• The Security Officer will analyze staff security and safety needs and share with line managers through the State Team Lead, develop a catalogue of mandatory trainings that staff should undertake & conduct brief security briefs before deployment to deep field locations, ensure close coordination of AHNi security protocols with other actors in the operation areas and keep monitoring for any actions that may elevate our security risk for immediate remedy.

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

• B.Sc. or HND in any relevant discipline; including Psychology, security & Safety, etc., with 3 to 5 years post-NYSC experience in Security & Safety Management.
• Possession of a post graduate degree in a related field is an added advantage. 
• Sound report-writing skills, activity budgeting and activity tracking with set timelines.
• Proficiency in Security and Safety management, incident reporting, training facilitation, security briefing, etc.
• Ability to multitask and set priorities to deliver on urgent tasks.
• Ability to work independently with initiative to manage high volume workflow.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs is required.

go to method of application »

The SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER – MERL is responsible for

• The design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation strategies for the state office, ensuring that the quality of program/project Monitoring and Enhanced Evaluation in the sites is of international standard and quality by supporting the development and implementation of appropriate mechanisms to ensure quality.
• S/he will provide direct technical assistance and capacity building in the design and implementation of the program/project Monitoring and Enhanced Evaluation components of the activities in the communities served, build capacity of local partners in project monitoring and with program staff and local partners, use program/project monitoring data to modify existing programs and design new programs and provide technical support in evaluation research (including sampling strategies, analysis and presentation of data) to the local research groups.
• Participate in project assessments, evaluations and design teams, document lessons learned and best practices in monitoring and evaluation, according to USAID and PEPFAR guidelines.
• S/he will represent AHNI and make presentations at professional meetings and conferences related to Monitoring and Evaluation research, remain informed on current issues regarding Monitoring and Evaluation of programs in the HIV/AIDS/STI fields by review of current literature, be alert to any implication of such research for project and program activities and help ensure that the quality of program/project activities adheres to SOPs by supporting the development and implementation of appropriate mechanisms to ensure quality of all Global Health program interventions.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the computerized data capture of program activities and provides technical assistance and training to the staff at the state office responsible for data entry and management and provide technical assistance to M&E officers of NACA/NASCP, SACA/SASCP, NTBLCP/STBLCP and NMCP/SMCP in integrating AHNI data into the national HMIS.

Minimum Recruitment Standards:

• MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 5 to 7 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
• Or MPH or MS/MA in relevant degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
• Or BS/BA in statistics, pharmacy, microbiology, monitoring and evaluation or in relevant degree with 7 to 9 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

go to method of application »

• The Compliance Officer will carry out independent appraisals of the effectiveness of policies, procedures and standards by which Global Fund’s financial resources are managed.
• S/He will review and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, adequacy of internal controls, reliability of financial reporting, compliance with applicable laws/regulations and the safeguard of assets within AHNi’s policy framework.

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

• BSc in accounting or finance with 4-5 years relevant experience with international development programs that includes 3-5years of experience in internal control function.
• MS/MA in accounting or finance or related field with 3-4 years relevant experience with international development programs and includes 3-5 years of experience in internal control function.
• Experience in accounting and accounting principles enough to prepare complex and detailed financial and budgetary analyses.
• Experience in financial reporting, and financial management systems applications
• Familiarity with Global Fund or similar donor-funded programs is required
• CPA. ACA, ICAN, CIMA, CFE or any other relevant professional qualification is required.

go to method of application »

The TECHNICAL OFFICER-M&E will provide

• Technical oversight for designing, developing, planning, implementation and capacity-building of monitoring and evaluation of assigned unit level programs, provide quality technical assistance to assigned State programs, provide desk and on- site monitoring and evaluation oversight to assigned States and participate in resource development and other report writing on assigned activities.
• S/he will develop strategies and tools for the design and implementation of surveillance, monitoring and evaluation components, manage the assigned project reporting cycle for the States, conduct regular monitoring visits to project sites as applicable and conduct analysis of program implementation to identify areas of weakness or opportunity vis- a-vis the appropriate technical strategy and guidelines.
• The TO-M&E will also develop and monitor workplans, including surveillance, monitoring and evaluation and research, analyze data sets and technical assessment findings, prepare reports and papers summarizing project results.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• BSc/BA in statistics, Pharmacy, Microbiology, Monitoring and Evaluation or in relevant degree with 5 to 7 years’ relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
• Or MPH/MSc./MBA/MA/MB.BS/MD in relevant degree with 1 to 5 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

go to method of application »

• The STO – PCT will support in the provision of technical leadership regarding clinical management of HIV/AIDS strategies and approaches in implementation of programs for the General and Key population.
• S/He will Work with relevant stakeholders to coordinate the design and implementation of facility-based programs in relation to clinical management of HIV/AIDS, including the use of Anti-retroviral treatment, TB HIV services integration, PMTCT, KP services, care and support.

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

• MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 5 to 6 years relevant experience with at least 5 years progressive experience working in the health or development field in Nigeria.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in care and treatment for HIV/AIDS especially with ARV program.
• Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is required.
• Proven experience in project development, planning and facilitating technical training.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.